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Here was the first mention of problems: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10025433174 with these follow ups: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10025470469 & http://www.democraticunderground.com/10025531983
It has been almost a year since the specialist gave me (and Marta) the long face. I'm not ready to talk about it on the DU yet.
My last day at work before retiring is this coming Saturday the 29th. Up until now a very few in management have known what my FMLA days were for. I'm telling my friends at work Wednesday with my goodbye. I won't see most of my friends after Wednesday because of the Thanksgiving and day after (I'm off Friday too) holidays.
There is no real treatment. On average I have five years left in me. The last couple I won't be here. It gets ugly.
There is a high suicide rate for people with my condition. Last night during his show Bill Maher mentioned assisted suicide. Brittany Maynard deserves so much praise for getting death with dignity in the national debate again: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/oct/31/oregon-womans-assisted-suicide-decision-sparks-deb/?page=all
Some people have noticed I have changed and been very moody. It started a few years ago. It goes with the territory. I hope you can put up with what is going on while I remain here.
Your friend,
Omaha Steve
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One of the contributors that I have always enjoyed and will enjoy as long as possible.
Moostache
Nov 2014
#25
I'm so sorry. DU will lose a real teasure. Hope you are here for a long, long, time still.
OregonBlue
Nov 2014
#32
BE however you have to be. DU is lucky and grateful to have you, whatever your mood. Peace and love.
ancianita
Nov 2014
#40
My friend, I know how you feel. Last year they told me I have inoperable liver cancer....
Rowdyboy
Nov 2014
#42
Damn! Just - Damn! You are one of the best. Best wishes - and prayers, if you want them.
pampango
Nov 2014
#49
Thank you for sharing this. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. You've also reminded me
DesertDiamond
Nov 2014
#52
I will celebrate the time you have left here, and mourn when you no longer are here.
ColesCountyDem
Nov 2014
#55
Your news is not good for us DUers, but I'm glad for you that you're retiring
No Vested Interest
Nov 2014
#66
I'm so sorry. May your days be pain-free and filled with joy, love and laughter.
PeaceNikki
Nov 2014
#91
As long as you are breathing, you will never lose the ability to enjoy being alive.
Voice for Peace
Nov 2014
#92
I click on your posts before knowing it's you; then I see your name attached...
NCarolinawoman
Nov 2014
#110
you are everything that is good and noble about DU.. I don't know you, but I already respect
secondwind
Nov 2014
#119
Dear Steve, I wish you blessings, happiness, joy, support, friendship, strength,
LiberalEsto
Nov 2014
#121
I'm so sorry. If you leave DU, know that you will be missed. We love you, Steve.
sinkingfeeling
Nov 2014
#122
I have not logged in to DU in forever and now that I have, I see this terrible news Steve.
In Truth We Trust
Dec 2014
#127